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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

  • 239 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 7.6 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 140,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB

  • 215 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 195,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 12 GB of RAM and IP48 rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the better buy: it has a bigger battery (5,000 mAh), charges faster (45 W), charges faster wirelessly (20 W) and has a larger 8-inch, sharper, brighter screen.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
239 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
215 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
About 7.6 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
About 8 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
UFS 4.0
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
UFS 4.x

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
4,400 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

  • Wi-Fi 6E support.
  • Stylus support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

  • Bigger battery: 5,000 mAh (vs 4,400 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Faster processor: up to 4.74 GHz (vs 3.39 GHz).
  • Sharper screen: 422 ppi (vs 374 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Larger 8-inch screen (vs 7.6-inch).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Display7.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 374 ppi8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
StorageUp to 1 TB storage256 GB storage
Battery capacity4,400 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging45 W wired, 20 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z Fold6Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Announced2024, July 102026, July 22
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 24Available. Released 2026, July 22
Model numbersSM-F956B, SM-F956B/DS, SM-F956U, SM-F956U1, SM-F956N, SM-F956W, SM-F9560SM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1
SAR EU1.24 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)0.82 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)
SAR—1.10 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
DimensionsUnfolded: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm Folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mmUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight239 g (8.43 oz)215 g (7.58 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mmUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm
Dimensions foldedFolded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Stylus supportStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
DisplayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 185.2 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Inner displayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 185.2 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio); 1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi density)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio); 2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density)
Cover displayCover display:; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; 6.3 inches, 968 x 2376 pixels, 410 ppiDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi
Screen resolution1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi density)2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density)
Display featuresFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technology

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
ProcessorQualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 750 (1 GHz)Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.x
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF (17cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF
Front camera4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm
Cover camera10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm
Under-display camera4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display—
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
BatteryLi-Po 4400 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min 20W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging15W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless20W wireless (Qi2.2); 4.5W reverse wireless
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless4.5W reverse wireless

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (SM-F9560)Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 5, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
Water resistanceIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum Stylus supportIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor Aluminum

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsNavy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, WhiteGraphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
Desktop modeSamsung DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio supportHigh-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1608744 (v10) GeekBench: 6757 (v6) 3DMark: 4644 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2160310 (v10), 2970196 (v11) GeekBench: 11124 (v6) 3DMark: 6772 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1630 nits max brightness (measured)1432 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-26.5 LUFS (Good)-29.3 LUFS (Average)
BatteryActive use score 11:31hActive use score 13:06h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
Energy—Class A
Battery—51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class A (210 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 12 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP48.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the better buy for almost everyone, with a bigger battery and faster charging.

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